Japanese word

ふさわしい

Pronunciation

Romajifusawashii

Meaning

  • i-adjectivesuitable

Example

この服は式にふさわしいです。ko no fuku wa shiki ni fu sa wa shi i de su

This outfit is suitable for the ceremony.

Illustration for ふさわしい (suitable)

More examples

その役には彼がふさわしいです。so no yaku ni wa kare ga fu sa wa shi i de su

He is suitable for the role.

Core concept

Centers on the sense that someone or something has the qualities needed to belong in a particular role or situation.

Common phrases

  • 場にふさわしいba ni fu sa wa shi i

    suitable for the occasion

  • 年齢にふさわしいnen rei ni fu sa wa shi i

    age-appropriate

  • 立場にふさわしいtachi ba ni fu sa wa shi i

    befitting one's position

Similar words

似つかわしいnitsukawashii: Matching the character, appearance, or conduct expected in a particular setting.

Definition in Japanese

その人や物が、役割や場に合っていて適切なさま。so no hito ya mono ga yaku wari ya ba ni a tte i te teki setsu na sa ma

Word origin

The older verb ふさう (fusau, "to suit or fit") is the base of ふさわしい (fusawashii, "suitable"), whose form includes the adjective-forming element しい (shii).

Usage tips

  • The word ふさわしい (fusawashii) applies to behavior and responsibilities as well as objects, so it often describes whether conduct matches a social role.

Other meanings

  • worthyi-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • ふさわしさfusawashisasuitabilitynoun

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